Lumb, Moens & Trone The Constitution of The Commonwealth of Australia Annotated, 11th edition

This work provides commentary and analysis focusing on the most important decisions concerning the Commonwealth Constitution. In addition to the detailed annotations of each provision of the Constitution, the Introduction provides a clear discussion of other important constitutional concepts such as federalism, the separation of powers, judicial review and proportionality.

The eleventh edition has been updated to incorporate the most recent case law and statutory amendments. Significant recent cases covered in this edition include:

• Ruddick v Commonwealth (2022) (electoral choice)

• Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs (2022) (judicial power)

• Farm Transparency International Ltd v New South Wales (2022) (freedom of political communication)

• Vanderstock v Victoria (2023) (excise duties)

• NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (2023) (judicial power)

• YBFZ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (2024) (judicial power)

• Commonwealth v Yunupingu (2025) (acquisitions power)

• Babet v Commonwealth (2025) (freedom of political communication)

• Ravbar v Commonwealth (2025) freedom of political communication)

• Farmer v Minister for Home Affairs (2025) (freedom of political communication)

• TCXM v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (2026) (judicial power)

Features

• Easy to navigate

• Annotated text of the Constitution

• Authoritative analysis 

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• Bateman et al, Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary, 11th edition

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